Klinefelter syndrome (KS): genetics, clinical phenotype and hypogonadism

Klinefelter Syndrome (KS) is characterized by an extreme heterogeneity in its clinical and genetic presentation. The relationship between clinical phenotype and genetic background has been partially disclosed; nevertheless, physicians are aware that several aspects concerning this issue are far to b...

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Autores principales: Bonomi, M., Rochira, V., Pasquali, D., Balercia, G., Jannini, E. A., Ferlin, A.
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Springer International Publishing 2016
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Short Review
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5269463/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27644703
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s40618-016-0541-6
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Sumario:Klinefelter Syndrome (KS) is characterized by an extreme heterogeneity in its clinical and genetic presentation. The relationship between clinical phenotype and genetic background has been partially disclosed; nevertheless, physicians are aware that several aspects concerning this issue are far to be fully understood. By improving our knowledge on the role of some genetic aspects as well as on the KS, patients’ interindividual differences in terms of health status will result in a better management of this chromosomal disease. The aim of this review is to provide an update on both genetic and clinical phenotype and their interrelationships.

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